Phantom Headstander tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.

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Phantom Headstander

Charax condei

The Phantom Headstander (Charax condei) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5.4 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–25 °C.

Size: 5.4 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 23–25 °C
pH: 6.0–7.4
Tank footprint: 60 × 38 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature23–25 °C

pH6.0–7.4

Hardness0–20 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusCharax
SpeciesCharax condei

Quick answers

Phantom Headstander size: how big does it get?: It grows to 5.4 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Phantom Headstander tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.
Phantom Headstander water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.4, hardness 0–20 °dGH.
Phantom Headstander: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.